Dulce Corporation had 180,000 shares of common stock outstanding during the current year. There were also fully vested options for 10,000 shares of common stock were granted with an exercise price of $20. The market price of the common stock averaged $25 for the year. Net income was $4.4 million. What is diluted EPS? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

Multiple Choice

• $24.18.

• $25.88.

• $23.16.

• $24.44.